The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Private Carl E. Swanson (ASN: 2162063), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company K, 132d Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Brieulles, France, October 9 – 12, 1918. While attempting to rescue a wounded officer who was lying exposed to terrific machine-gun fire, Private Swanson was killed. For four days before his death, in the performance of his duties as stretcher bearer, Private Swanson rendered invaluable service in administering first aid to the wounded and carrying them to places of safety, working at all times under most perilous fire of artillery and machine-guns.